The average train between Lucerne and Potsdam takes 10h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne to Potsdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Lucerne and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 1:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne to Potsdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Lucerne station and arriving at Potsdam station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
Lucerne to Potsdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Potsdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Lucerne to Potsdam train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lucerne and Potsdam is 685.7 km. The road distance is 962 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 59m.